The UK’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee also calls for increased authenticity testing for meat.

A bill was vetoed in Maine, and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is noncommittal about raw milk’s future in his state.

Previous FDA investigation has shown low levels of harmful inorganic arsenic in apple juice.

Written objections and requests for a hearing will be accepted until August 2012.

Learn how it could benefit your operation’s processing, maintenance and sanitation procedures.

FDA proposed using target timeframes, but a judge ordered a date be set.

FSIS has yet to implement a new inspection program. 

FDA estimates new regulations will cost the average factory around $13,000 and will be enforced with new powers to fine, initiate recalls or shut down noncompliant businesses.

Goals include improved preventive controls for Salmonella and E. coli and detection of allergens and gluten in food.